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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made a pit stop in Pottstown to observe America’s 250th birthday.

“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.

Local leaders from across the country marched from Independence Mall to the Museum of the American Revolution, highlighting the role of cities in sustaining democracy.

Organizers read out the names of the more than 50 people who have died in ICE custody since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.

Both local and international soccer fans seem happy to tip their servers — even when it’s mandatory.

Temperatures in Greater Philadelphia are expected to reach over 100 degrees during World Cup games and America’s semiquincentennial events.

The Philadelphia 76ers will receive 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks.

The city’s first youth restorative justice cohort completed nearly a year of training designed to help young people address conflict, violence and harm in their communities.

A 72-car, CSX freight train traveling eastbound went off the tracks in Bucks County. Authorities say 16 of those train cars derailed.

Ashton and Zach Smith just wanted the quintessential photos outside City Hall. Now the newlyweds are one of the viral fan moments of soccer’s biggest celebration.

A coalition of conservation groups and artist Pete Angevine plan to plant 1,500 trees on a vacant lot.

Friends and family gathered to celebrate the boxing heavyweight’s new prime real estate where the Rocky statue once stood.

Ashton and Zach Smith just wanted the quintessential photos outside City Hall. Now the newlyweds are one of the viral fan moments of soccer’s biggest celebration.

Nonprofits, small businesses and the Philadelphia Union are spearheading a growing local response to the disaster.

The annual Delaware River Sojourn has been drawing kayakers and canoers to the Delaware River for 31 years.